Compare · Asia-Pacific
Upgrade programs in Asia-Pacific, compared
17 operators in Asia-Pacific offer upgrade programs. Here they are side by side — the upgrade products each supports, cabin paths, and loyalty program. All let you check eligibility with your booking reference and last name.
| Operator | Upgrade products | Cabins | Loyalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India (AI) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Maharaja Club |
| Air New Zealand (NZ) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Airpoints |
| Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | Bid Upgrade | — | Club Tiare |
| AirAsia X (D7) | Bid Upgrade | — | AirAsia rewards |
| Aircalin (SB) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Asia Miles |
| Citilink (QG) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| EVA Air (BR) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Infinity MileageLands |
| Fiji Airways (FJ) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | Tabua Club |
| Garuda Indonesia (GA) | Bid Upgrade, Instant Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | GarudaMiles |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | JAL Mileage Bank |
| Philippine Airlines (PR) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Mabuhay Miles |
| Qantas (QF) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer |
| Royal Brunei Airlines (BI) | Bid Upgrade | — | Royal Skies |
| Solomon Airlines (IE) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| SriLankan Airlines (UL) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | FlySmiLes |
| Virgin Australia (VA) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Velocity Frequent Flyer |
Frequently asked
Which airlines in Asia-Pacific offer bid upgrades?
Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, AirAsia X, Aircalin, Cathay Pacific, Citilink, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Royal Brunei Airlines, Solomon Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Virgin Australia.
How does a bid upgrade work?
You offer an amount within a set range to move to a higher cabin. You're only charged if your bid is accepted; if it loses, there's no charge. Decisions are usually made 24–72 hours before departure.
Check your own upgrade options
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